Validation
What is Validation?
Validation is the process where you show that you can put your knowledge and skills about the topics covered in a module into practice in your current role in Scouting. You will need to validate all of the modules required for your role, regardless of whether you have gained skills through learning or through previous experience.
Validation should reflect the activities of your normal Scouting role and should be backed up by evidence. The different aspects of your role, for example running meetings, planning programmes, leading and managing others, will show your abilities and knowledge.
Validation is essential for every module in the Adult Training Scheme. For some, validation is achieved at the end of the learning with the completion of a short assessment which produces a certificate. This applies to Module 1, Safety, Safeguarding, GDPR, First Aid and Trustee Introduction. All others are validated by your Training Adviser (where appointed) or Local Training Manager
Validation methods
There are a number of methods of validation, here are just some examples of validation methods. There are other methods, or variations of these that you might want to use. These can be agreed between you and your Training Adviser.:
- A visit from your Training Adviser to observe you carrying out an activity
- A written or verbal statement to your Training Adviser from an observer – Witness Statement
- Paperwork such as programme plans, letters , instructions and risk assessments
- Notes from activities or meetings
- Obtaining a qualification, such as a first aid certificate or nights away permit
- Completing a questionnaire
- Discussion with your Training Adviser
- Photos of a validation activity
- Videos of a validation activity
- Presentations to adults or young people in Scouting.
In addition, Gloucestershire Scouts are trialling the ability to validate some of the adult training modules using an on-line tool.
This method is not aimed at replacing Training Advisers but to supplement our offering where, in some circumstances, this option may be appropriate.
You can see the modules that you can currently validate online below.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS FACILITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ADULT LEARNERS WITH APPOINTMENTS IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE.
Click on these buttons will take you to a relevant Google Form which you must fully complete. If you have any questions or difficulty with the form, please email ctm@.
These links will enable you to download a simple guide to validating each of our core modules.